She was born Sept. 17, 1942, to the late James McConnell and Vera Gonderman. She married Charles L. Poe on April 2, 1960.

She is survived by her husband; children Laura (Federico) Lopes and Andy Poe, both of Goshen; siblings Barbara Hoover of Goshen, Rosemary (Dean) Ernest of Powers, Mich., and Mike McConnell of Manistee, Mich.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was a tax preparer at H&R Block, Goshen. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Goshen. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a 1960 graduate of Goshen High School.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 22, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, and one hour prior to the 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, funeral service at St. James Episcopal Church, Goshen. Father Larry Biller of St. James Episcopal Church, Goshen, will officiate. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.